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The GolfWRX forums exist so golfers have access to the latest equipment releases, hottest discussions, real equipment reviews, best instruction, new technologies and everything golf you can imagine. So if you love golf, the GolfWRX forums are your sanctuary.

In the From the Forums weekly feature, we bring you the hottest, most buzz-worthy topics from our forums for your convenience. I’ll be your trusty tour guide to navigate the latest buzz. Here’s a peek behind the curtain into golf’s sanctuary.

Delusional playing partners

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This post is worth reading just for SmiterOfPv1x‘s novella about a simulator showdown with a hacker who grossly overestimated his own abilities. Fantastic stories in this thread! See the thread.

The future of single length irons

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Will they be banned? Will they fall out of favor? We know the single length setup is having a moment, thanks in no small part to Bryson DeChambeau, but what’s next? Market share or swift demise? See the thread.

What hybrid are you playing?

big-bertha-os-3-hybrid-face-2016-43646349A237As we’ve talked about before, golfers tend to hang on to 3-woods and hybrids longer than other clubs. And the versatility of the hybrid makes it a real life-saver for a lot of players (read: emotional attachment). Not surprisingly, WRXers have strong feelings toward their hybrids. See what the readers are gaming (and why). See the thread.

Do you putt better with a better-looking putter?

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The answer ought to be, “of course not.” However, that doesn’t account for the vagaries of the human psyche in general, or the superstitions of the golfer’s mind in particular. Great debate, this one, started by a man who would putt with a tin can duct taped to a stick. See the thread.

Ollie vs. Bryson

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Straightforward topic, compelling debate. Who gets his tour win first, Bryson DeChambeau or Ollie Schniederjans? Compelling arguments can be made for both the flat-cap wearer and the no-cap wearer. See the thread.

Ben Alberstadt is the Editor-in-Chief at GolfWRX, where he’s led editorial direction and gear coverage since 2018. He first joined the site as a freelance writer in 2012 after years spent working in pro shops and bag rooms at both public and private golf courses, experiences that laid the foundation for his deep knowledge of equipment and all facets of this maddening game. Based in Philadelphia, Ben’s byline has also appeared on PGATour.com, Bleacher Report...and across numerous PGA DFS and fantasy golf platforms. Off the course, Ben is a committed cat rescuer and, of course, a passionate Philadelphia sports fan. Follow him on Instagram @benalberstadt.

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6 Comments

  1. Kenn

    May 17, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    …. myself….. {{{sigh}}}

  2. Judge Smells

    May 2, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    so tired of this DeChambeau character and I have hardly watched him play

  3. George

    Apr 30, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    Talk about delusional, how about the Golf Channel today…they cover the LPGA event for hours it gets to the 2 ladies stepping up to hit tee shot on first playoff hole and Golf channel swithch’s over to the middle of the PGA tournament???????????????? I for one do not see the value of two PGA players playing together for all kinds of money for 4 days…..one day ok but 4 days and cut away from the LPGA playoff for that BS.

    • Steve

      Apr 30, 2017 at 8:05 pm

      They took care of it….but I would agree the 2 man thing got old fast for me too.

    • Crash Test Dummy

      May 1, 2017 at 12:24 am

      Yep, that is lame. They should just show the LPGA tournament playoff till the end then go over to the PGA tournament. Wouldn’t miss much on the Zurich, postponing for a few minutes while the LPGA tournament finishes.

  4. Sid

    Apr 29, 2017 at 11:57 am

    Most delusional? My ex-wife!

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I’m a 31 year-old male and I turned my apartment living room into a driving range stall – GolfWRXers react

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In our forums, our members have been reacting to a post from ‘GolferTodd’ who has turned their apartment living room into a driving range stall. ‘GolferTodd’ produced the following photo in our forums with the caption:

“To the exclusion of furniture. Bachelor life.”

And our members have been reacting to the post in our forums.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • MtlJeff: “This is amazing……When i was 28 i lived in an apartment that had my winter tires in the kitchen, i only had one plate and 1 set of knives and forks, and i cooked pasta in a witches cauldron from 1835. And i still convinced a woman to marry me. So i am all for this. In fact this is way better than what i had to offer.”
  • TiScape: “Love it Todd. Go Dodgers!!”
  • imkirby34: “Based on the view out the window, it looks like you’re on the first floor, which is probably a good thing because I’d hate to live below you, even if you have an extremely shallow AoA.  Haha.”

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Best classic irons – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing classic irons. WRXer ‘DonaldDunes’ has caught the vintage club bug, and wants to know other members’ favorite iron models that “have stood the test of time or were the top performers for their day.”

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • Maine Golfer: “I love a lot of clubs but ’69 Wilson Staff’s are an all time favorite. Easy to hit in relative terms and they look amazing.”
  • Wilsonian: “No surprise from me, but the Wilson K-28 irons, specifically blades with the glide thru sole. I grew up playing Ram clubs, but got away from them as I got older. My return to vintage was with the Wilsons, and my first set of hickories were the Wilson Plus Success irons. You’ll try a lot of sets, but I think it’s a matter of what feels best in your hands, specifically your 7 iron which is the best indicator imo.”
  • Hawkeye777: “Hogan Redlines. Macgregor Nicklaus Muirfield 20th. Wilson Staff Tour Blade. Those are mine, don’t play any of them these days (no real reason to) and didn’t really “collect” them.  The Wilsons I played with for years.”

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When buying used irons how much wear is too much? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing how much wear is too much wear when purchasing used irons. WRXer ‘con_mon2’ is interested in a used set of iron and kicks off the thread, asking:

“Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts on this! How much wear are you comfortable with?

I found a set of irons on eBay that I am very interested in buying, but they have a bit more wear than I’m comfortable with. I have attached a few pictures showing especially the wear on the sweet spot on the PW and 9 iron. Maybe you can convince me that I’m being too picky and I should just buy them? Or maybe I should be concerned about the wear? I’m not really sure. They are Ping i230s which came out in 2022 so they aren’t that old. And the seller had this to say about the condition: ‘Good: Normal wear for their age. Excellent playing condition but they have cosmetic wear on faces and soles. Sweetspot wear is visible.’

Beyond the cosmetic, I’d really like to know this: At what point do you start to worry about the grooves being so worn that they have a substantial effect on the shots you’re hitting?”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts in response.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • rsballer10: “The term you are looking for is “browning” and these irons have some of that going on. They are completely playable, but I’d say they’ve reached their half-life.”
  • Nessism: “Those heads are stainless steel.  The “browning” that some people reference, is really the yellow shade of the nickel layer under the chrome. When forged carbon steel heads wear through the chrome, the “brown” is RUST.  These heads will never rust. People applaud the old Ping irons as being “indestructible”.  Those heads had no chrome. These heads, even if the chrome is beginning to wear through, on one head, are miles more durable than the older unplated “indestructible” Ping’s.  And even further ahead of any forged club.”
  • phizzy30: “Hard pass for me.  I would rather get a new set of DTC irons and would be glad to spend the extra couple to few hundred.”

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